Strategic Plan

On February 2, 2015, the Boston School Committee unanimously approved a Strategic Vision for Boston Public Schools.

Prior to approving the plan, the School Committee hosted six community roundtables theoughout the district to solicit feedback. Each community roundtable was attended by multiple School Committee members, along with representatives of The District Management Council. A wide range of BPS parents, community partners, education leaders, and other stakeholders were formally invited to each session so that they could provide input. Additionally, all members of the public were encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion along with the invited partners. Stakeholders were also invited to share feedback electronically.

Aspirational Goals

1. Improved Student Outcomes

BPS will graduate all students as life-long learners and engaged global citizens, well prepared for post-

secondary pathways

2. Improved School Quality

BPS will be a district of all high-performing schools, eliminating both the opportunity gap and the achievement gap.

3. Strong School and District Leadership/ High Quality, Action-Oriented Teachers & Staff

4. BPS will implement strategies to ensure every school will have highly effective school leaders, teachers, and staff. The workforce will reflect the rich diversity of the students BPS serves.

5. BPS will continue to increase school autonomy and support to schools while also strengthening clear systems of accountability for both central office and schools.

6. BPS will empower, support and hold accountable school leaders, teachers and staff to effectively engage with families, partners, and the community to foster shared responsibility for student achievement.